Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition
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Number 193, Use Microwave vs Stove in the Summer, is another good idea on how you can reduce the heat generated from cooking meals in the summer.
Ovens and burners on stove tops all generate heat causing the air conditioner to work more.
Consider planning your meals to allow … [Read more...]

Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition
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Number 53, Use Task Lighting, Always. Why use ceiling recessed lighting if you only want light to read a book?
Instead, use the table lamp (containing a CFL or better yet an LED energy saving light bulb, of course).
Why have the recessed ceiling lights on in the kitchen when … [Read more...]

Editor’s Note: To view all the 530+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home, simply access our Free Energy and Water Savings Guide, 3rd Edition
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Number 25, Cook Consecutive Meals In Oven For Later. The same goes for the stove. Reuse the heat from the first meal's preparation on the stove or in the oven for the next.
I can see this being useful on the weekend when folks tend to sleep in and get up at different times of … [Read more...]

Editor's Note: To view the 500+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home we have collected, simply access our Un-Official Guide To Home Energy & Water Conservation, 2nd Edition
Yesterday we reviewed the last 12 of our 20+ home cooling energy conservation tips which will cost you absolutely nothing to do.
Today we review the first 10 of 30 different ideas to keeping a home cooler in the summer which will cost you a little yet save you a lot.
Number 185, Air Filter … [Read more...]